who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

Perilous Times and Perilous Men

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers;

Paul’s Valedictory

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.